Supplying the Musical Instrument Trade since 1895

Barnes & Mullins are a TRADE ONLY distributor representing some of the biggest musical brands available. We supply these instruments and accessories to hundreds of music stores around the UK and Ireland. We do not sell direct to the public, but you can find your local dealer for any of our distributed brands by clicking on the 'brand dealers' link on the left-hand menu.

We are also involved in an exciting Orchestral Instrument project called StringGallery. If you are a bowed instrument player, teacher or enthusiast, take a look at the site and benefit from the wealth of resources available: http://www.stringgallery.com/

News

Kerry Long joins Barnes & Mullins (Barnes and Mullins)

Kerry Long brings over 17 years’ experience in the specialist woodwind and brass market and also his qualification as an instrument technician with membership of M.I.M.I.T.

Long will fill the role of B&M’s Woodwind and Brass specialist with responsibility for reinforcing the position of Yanagisawa as the UK’s foremost saxophone brand; developing the market for the acclaimed range of Antigua instruments; and offering expert advice and support for related accessories.

Bruce Perrin, B&M’s joint MD commented, “I am delighted to have Kerry on board. As a greatly experienced and respected figure within the industry, I’m confident in Kerry’s abilities to further increase the presence and representation of some our leading woodwind and brass brands.”

Long, who “Relishes the opportunity to take on this new challenge”, starts in this new role immediately, with initial retailer contact beginning on Thursday 17th May.

Product Spotlight

Shadow Electronics Humbucker E-Tuner

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The STEALTH Tuner for your electric guitar!

The SH E-Tuner HB is available in 3 versions
For curved-top guitars:
SHHBTCTBK - Black or SHHBTCTCR - Cream
For flat-top guitars:
SHHBTFTBK - Black or SHHBTFTCR - Cream
For tremolo guitars:
SHHBTTRBK - Black or SHHBTTRCR - Cream

Also a Display Stand is available
SHHBTD  E Tuner Display (10 Pieces)

Finally, even electric guitarists do not have to worry about forgetting or losing their tuning devices. A perk once reserved for certain acoustic guitars equipped with onboard tuners has now become available for electric guitars as well.  Even as you play, you can now fine-tune the instrument with just one inconspicuous press of a button . . . and just like that, you’re done!
 
The impressive advantages lie close at hand or, better put, within view. Shadow's E-Tuner HB allows you to transform any humbucker electric guitar and turn it into an instrument with accurate onboard tuning.
 
The Shadow SH E-Tuner HB sits inconspicuously inside a humbucker frame, can easily meet even the greatest of musical demands and yet remains affordable. The device never affects or reduces the value of an instrument’s essential sound. Neither do any fine adjustments made to pickup electronics get altered in any way. The Shadow SH E-Tuner HB simply – and in a way that goes beyond the instrument itself – rings true.
 
Installation, as you might expect, is straightforward. As the SH E-Tuner HB replaces the original frame of your humbucker there is woodworking required, and a prized instrument can at any time be restored to its original state.

  • Ultra-accurate - precise chromatic tunings
  • Simple installation - no modification to your guitar
  • Always onboard - can't be lost or forgotten
  • Does not effect the sound of your guitar in any way
  • Fits all electric guitars with humbucker pickup

Wherever and whenever you need it, the Shadow SH E-Tuner HB is always ready. Whether on stage, backstage, at rehearsal, in the studio, while practicing at home or jamming with friends . . . finally, electric guitars can be tuned with both perfect accuracy and lightening fast speed.
 
The Shadow SH E-Tuner HB responds quickly and precisely and – thanks to its chromatic functioning – allows for all conceivable alternate tunings, including open tunings.  Its multicolored LEDs are unfailingly easy to read, even in very bright surroundings, and its operation – thanks to single-button turn-on and automatic shut-off – is entirely straightforward.
 
In addition, there is little reason to worry about battery life: with a maximum power usage of 6mA, a single button cell lasts through roughly 2000 tunings of approximately one minute each.  This battery is located in the electronics compartment of the guitar within a protective shell (included with the device); replacement of the battery, when necessary, is a snap and can be accomplished in practically no time at all.

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